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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7624 SPRINGER RESTORATION CONTRACT GROWConservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. Idaho PO Box 800 Kimberly, ID 83341 Phone: (208) 423-4835 Fax: (208) 423-4808 Wyoming 860 Powerhouse Road Rock Springs, WY 82901 604 E. Collins Casper, WY 82601 Utah 1144 E Amelia Earhart Drive PO Box 508 Vernal, UT 84078 Colorado 3780 County Road 233 Rifle, CO 81650-8740 Toll free: (877) 423-4835 www.csr-inc.com April 11, 2014 City of Fort Collins Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-221-6775 fcgov.com/purchasing Crystal Stouse, Project Manager 970-416-2133 John Stephen, CPPO LEED 970-221-6777 Good day, Per the RFP No. 7624 Springer Restoration Contract Grow, bid due on April 14th, 2014 at 3:00pm: Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. is pleased to submit for your consideration the following documentation: Project Understanding……………………….................................................................. 2 Approach……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………… 2 Team Profile………………………………………………………….………………………………………….. 4 Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………… 11 Budget……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 12 Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Lance Bennett Bid Coordinator Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. (208) 944-2724 Bidding@csr-inc.com Project Understanding Conservation Seeding and Restoration, Inc. has read and reviewed the bid packet for #7624 Springer Restoration Contract Grow. The City of Fort Collins desires to have source-specific native plant material propagated, grown, and delivered to the city for Springer Restoration work. Only seed or cuttings delivered by the Natural Areas Department will be used in fulfilling this contract and all subsequent plant material grown from this material is the property of the City of Fort Collins. A combination of forbs, grasses, sedges/rushes, and woody plant material will be grown in a finished container size of 10 c.i. Approximate quantities are 39,711 herbaceous plants and 587 woody plants. The City of Fort Collins will deliver seed in early December of each year of the contract. All seed will be TZ tested by the CSU Seed Laboratory to develop a baseline data of test results. Seed testing fees will be reflected in the cost of propagation. Cuttings may also be used for propagation material; schedule to be determined per unique requirements of each species. Part of this contract will be offering expertise in developing best strategy approach for growing desired plants. This would include timelines and cost-effective approaches. All plant material grown will be inoculated with mycorrhizal fungi. Production cost will include delivery to the City of Fort Collins in June of each year. The City of Fort Collins expects the plant material to be healthy, disease-free, and typical of professionally grown native plants. Approach The following information will be CSR, Inc.’s production protocols for #7624 Springer Restoration Contract Grow. This protocol has been developed by CSR, Inc. and has proven to deliver a hardy plug with strong survivability: Seed Stratification By Species Species which require cold stratification: Low elevation seed: 30 day cold, moist stratification High elevation seed: 90 day cold, moist stratification • 10 minute soak in 8:1 bleach to water disinfectant. Affixed to the container is a 1” x 7” plastic label thermally printed with Genus and species, Lot #, stratification (strat) protocol, date placed in strat, date to be removed from strat, dates seeds are to be inspected (weekly). • 48 hour running water rinse and imbibe. • Seed placed in mesh bags and spread to the thickness of 4 seeds deep. The label is transferred to the mesh bag. • Mesh bags sandwiched between 1” layers of sterile fiberglass rock-wool that has been wetted to saturation 12 hours prior and allowed to drain overnight. • Mesh bags and rock wool placed in labeled plastic bags and vented using a 3” plastic straw stapled into a corner of the open end of the re-sealable bag. • Plastic bag sealed and placed in a dark refrigerator for 45 days or 90 days, depending on source elevation, at 34-38 degrees Fahrenheit. • Upon removal from stratification seeds receive a second 24 hour running water rinse. • Seed is sown on a growing medium composed of 75% peat and 30% perlite, and then covered to the depth of the seed using pulverized granite grit screened to remove fines. 2 Determining Number of Seeds per Cell for Sowing We employ a spreadsheet that calculates the probability of a cell containing a live seed based on the germination rate of the seed and the multiples of seed sown per seedling. We will use the TZ test data from the Colorado State Seed lab to determine sow rates. CSR, Inc.’s strategies: Single Sow: If the seed possesses germination rates of 80% or better, we single sow 50% of the trays and then double sow the remaining 50% of the trays. This method meets the germination shortfall in the same amount of space as that required to meet the target quantity. For example, when employing seed with 80% germination, this method potentially produces 20% more seedlings than are required. The additional seedlings are graded at thinning and can be transplanted into extra trays. This method uses space efficiently, provides for post germination losses, increases singulation and germination, and reduces hand thinning and transplanting. Double Sow: If the seed possesses germination rates of 50% percent to 79%, then all trays are double sown and we add 15% oversown trays. At the thinning stage, after the required numbers of trays are consolidated, extra trays are transplanted using robust seedlings to provide for post-germination losses. Triple Sow: Working with seed possessing 50% germination rates or lower - to conserve space and resources - consideration is given to sowing into open flats and transplanting all seedlings. We also consider triple sowing and hand working all trays. We do not quadruple sow conifers. The fragility and susceptibility to transplant losses characteristic of the species to be grown most often determines the method; fragile seedlings being triple-sown directly into the final container. Additionally, poor quality seed commonly produces inferior seedlings. To make allowance for weak germinants, we oversow significantly depending on the germination rate and our research on the species. Oversow can call for up to twice as many trays than is required to reach the target quantity. Thinning or Transplanting to Empty Cells Our products are typically used in restoration. A successful transplant into the field that survives and thrives is our goal. Abundant research has proven singulation of transplants per cell delivers the highest survivability post-transplant and the highest quality seedling regardless the end use. To achieve singulation thinning is necessary when sowing multiple seeds per seedling. We thin our seedlings down to one seedling per cell prior to the seed coat being shed – which typically occurs within 2 weeks of germination. At this stage we evaluate thinned seedlings for suitability for transplant – seeking seedlings with short, stout radicles to avoid damage when placing them into an empty cell. Plant Nutrition and Fertilization The following describes our base fertilization program. Adjustments are made predicated on weekly measurements of fertility taken during the growing process: Weeks 2 through 5: Constant liquid fertilization - 50 ppm Peter’s Acidifying 9-45-15. Weeks 6 through 10: Constant liquid fertilization - 125 ppm Peter’s Conifer Grower 20-17-19 alternated every third irrigation with 125 ppm Peter’s 15-0-15 Calcium nitrate. Weeks 11 though 12: Constant liquid fertilization - 125 ppm Peter’s 13-2-13-6Ca-3Mg blend. Weeks 13 through finish: Alternating irrigations - 75 ppm Peter’s 13-2-13-6Ca-3Mg blend. Production Schedule Propagation from Seed: After receiving seed from the collections our seed department will clean the individual lots. We employ Lab grade cleaners and air separators to reduce the damage on seed to a minimum. A small sample of the seed will then be sent to the Colorado State Seed lab for testing, while the remaining seed will be put into cold stratification if necessary. After determining sow rate seeds will be sown in a 512 tray or a 128 tray depending on seed size. Trays are covered with white plastic to help regulate humidity levels during germination; plastic is removed after a week. Six to eight weeks after germination plugs are thinned and transplanted to 10 ci. Plugs are watered in with a mycorrhizae inoculant at transplant and again in four weeks. Propagation from Cuttings: Timing for cutting will be determined by individual species. As soon as cuttings are taken they will need to be wrapped in moist paper towels and delivered to the production greenhouse. Cuttings will be 3 dipped in a rooting hormone and placed in a growing media of 8 part perlite and 2 parts potting soil to insure best root growth and minimum rot. Cuttings will be misted via automated irrigation for 15 seconds every 15 minutes to ensure the tops do not dry. Once root development is adequate cuttings will be transplanted to 10 ci containers and return to a normal water schedule. Seedlings will be shipped to their delivery destination via semi –tractor upon carts in a refrigerated reefer unit. Team Profile Conservation Seeding and Restoration, Inc. (CSR, Inc.) is a vertically integrated, full-service restoration company dedicated to the science of establishing and restoring ecologically healthy habitats with native plants. CSR, Inc. was incorporated in January of 2003. Our main headquarters is located in Kimberly, Idaho and we have regional offices in Rock Springs, Wyoming; Vernal, Utah; and Rifle, Colorado. From each of our regional offices, we mobilize work crews throughout the surrounding states. Conservation Seeding and Restoration, Inc. has a proven track record of successful restoration in the intermountain west, including a high degree of success in arid lands, wetland areas, and upland projects. We specialize in native plant production and installation, noxious and invasive weed control, biological monitoring, GIS/GPS analysis, native seed collection, and large and small scale restoration projects involving multiple tasks. Organization and Staffing CSR, Inc.’s success stems from our capability to perform all aspects of a restoration project in-house with qualified personnel. Our foundation is a diverse staff of restoration professionals who have expertise in experimental design, project management, vegetation monitoring, invasive weed control, revegetation techniques, soil science, statistical analysis, landscape planning, and GPS/GIS technologies. The CSR Natural Resources Department is responsible for project management, experimental design, environmental monitoring, data analysis, and technical writing. The CSR Stewardship and Construction Department is responsible for weed management and mapping, plant and live stake installations, mulching, chipping and hauling activities. Members of the CSR Stewardship team are multi-state licensed herbicide applicators and have extensive experience with mapping plant populations, live plant installation (including bare root), containerized and other transplant material, and the operation of a variety of seeding and herbicide application equipment. CSR Restoration Specialists have live plant installation experience which includes selecting - or creating - planting sites with suitable microclimates to optimize plant survival, utilizing the correct tools for the job, and correctly spacing and setting plants. The CSR Production Department is responsible for seed collection, cleaning, and propagation activities. This includes locating and mapping native plant populations and timing seed collection to obtain the most viable seed. CSR specializes in native plant propagation and has seen tremendous success with native plant germination and growth. CSR also has a certified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Inspector and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Preparer on staff to aid in erosion mitigation efforts. The restoration model adopted by CSR, Inc. is based on a three-phase applied action loop. As a whole, the loop is comprised of planning, implementation, and monitoring. Each activity informs and supports the other two – all three are essential to successful restoration efforts. At the core of the action loop is research and experience with the biological potential of the working ecosystem. Due to the vertically integrated structure of CSR, Inc. a level of communication, service, and accountability is provided that is unparalleled in wildland restoration. Safety CSR, Inc. has a history of working safely on all projects. All CSR, Inc. employees undergo training in both health and safety standards and acceptable operating procedures for all restoration activities. CSR, Inc.’s safety program includes implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and comprehensive training for personnel including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), equipment operations, first aid, chemical handling and project management. In addition, field crews complete daily Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA’s) and hold Tailgate Safety Meetings to discuss potential hazards and address safety concerns as the project progresses. All CSR, 4 Inc. employees are drug-free and CSR, Inc. is enrolled in the DISA drug testing program. CSR, Inc. takes pride in its safety history and continually strives to be the safest company in today’s work environment. Training and Development Health Safety Environment Policy Wyoming One Training (HSSE) Ground Disturbance Training SWPPP Certificate ATV Safety Training Chainsaw Safety Training Hyster Forklift Safety Training OSHA 10 Hour OSHA 30 Hour H2S Training Spot Operations Training CPR/First Aid El Paso Training ENCANA Training GPS/GIS Orientation Class A CDL Stop Work Policy Commercial Pesticide Licensing & Training Associations Inter-mountain Native Plant Grower’s Association member Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association member Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association member Idaho Native Plant Society Society for Range Management Utah Nursery and Landscape Association Colorado Growers Association Sawtooth Society Sawtooth Botanical Gardens Botanical Society of America Idaho Environmental Forum Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Ducks Unlimited Mule Deer Foundation FLW & Bass Federation Certifications Better Business Bureau, accredited business State of Idaho Licenses: • Business • Contractor • Native Plants • Nursery Stock Grower/Wholesaler • Green House Grower and Landscaping • Public Works • Seed Dealer • Nurseryman/Florist • Commercial Pesticide Applicator State of Colorado Licenses: • Business • Seed Dealer • Custom Seed Dealer • Retail Seed Dealer • Nursery Dealer • Growing Nursery • Landscape Contractor 5 • Japanese Beetle Trapping Permit • Commercial Pesticide Applicator State of Wyoming Licenses: • Business • Nursery Stock Dealer • Commercial Pesticide Applicator Nursery Abilities (i.e., Plant Provision, Plant Propagation and Holding) Conservation Seeding and Restoration, Inc. has been producing plants since 2005 at its production facility near Kimberly, ID. In 2011, CSR entered into negotiations with Rocky Mountain Native Plants Company located in Rifle, CO to purchase the facility and CSR assumed production responsibilities at that time. In 2012, CSR became the sole owner of the facility. To facilitate our need for hard to find native plants we own and operate two nurseries whose sole functions are the production of native seed and native seedlings in order to make available products suitable for restoration and landscaping. Between our Idaho and Colorado nurseries, we have capabilities for 100 acres of production between pot and pot, liner grower and plant expansion and are able to produce 14 million units of 10ci supercells. At the Rifle Nursery, CSR regularly produces 229 species native to a wide range of eco-regions in the western United States from seed (an inventory of species is available upon request). Approximately 30% of the species are found in xeric regions. Lapidary tumbler and abrasives, file and sandpaper abrasion, hot water and pricking are stratification methods employed to enhanced germination. Currently CSR is equipped for and daily utilize stratification methods employing environmentally controlled dry storage, cold-moist, warm-moist, and multiple combinations of the aforementioned forms of stratification. Our stratification mediums are selected to be appropriate to the seed and production method. These mediums include fiberglass rock wool, sterilized sand, peat moss, and unbleached filter paper. Our Idaho nursery encompasses 15 acres, 6 dedicated to producing native seed, and 3 acres to producing seed for Native Roots, a cooperative effort with the University of Idaho formed to build on the native plant selections done by Dr. Stephen Love at the U of I Aberdeen Research Center. Our Colorado nursery, formerly Rocky Mountain Native Plants, encompasses 74 acres, 60,000 square feet dedicated to producing plugs and liners from seed and vegetative cuttings, 15 acres producing larger container native plant products, and 40 acres to the production of seed and bare root plants. Nursery Grow-Out Experience: Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office 14,500 (10 ci) Purshia tridentata Kirby Krapf: 208-732-7343 Department of Agriculture White River National Forest 2,000 (10 ci) Aquielgia coerula, Polemonium foliossimum, Geranium viscosissimum John Proctor: 970-819-1428 Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office 11,500 (10 ci) Artemesia tridentata Mandy Scott: 435-587-1527 Nevada Division of Wildlife Elko District 3,000 (10 ci) Purshia tridentata 6 Ken Wilkinson: 775-753-0351 Kindermorgan Ruby Pipeline, private contract 310,000 various sizes of over 30 species Mike Bonar: 719-520-4817 Wildlife Working Group North Elko Pipeline, private contract 72,000 (10 ci) Artemesia ssp Leslie Burnside: 775-745-0181 Mount Powell Ranch private contract 24,000 (10 ci) Pinus ponderosa 22,000 (10 ci) Psuedotsuga menziesii Bill Olsen: 970-218-7944 Claffey Ecological Consulting Private contract 24,000 (10 ci and quart) Carex utriculata, Calamagrostis canadensis, Juncus ensifolius, Eleocharis palustris Mike Claffey: 970-640-3783 Division of Mine Reclamation Saints John Mine 19,600 (10 ci and quart) Pinus contorta, Juncus balticus, Calamagrostis canadensis, Picea englemannii, Abies lasiocarpus, Carex urticulata Julie Annear: 303-801-7644 Point of Rocks Ranch Private contract 16,500 (10 ci, quart, 1 gallon, 5 gallon) of over 15 species Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office 25,000 (10 ci) Artemesia tridentata tridentata Kirby Krapf: 732-7343 FMC Private contract 50,000 (10 ci) Artemesia tridentata wyomingensis State of Utah Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 1,150 (quart and 5 gallon) Salix exigua Trina Hedrick: 435-247-1554 Division of Mining Reclamation and Safety Boston Lead 20,000 (10 ci) Artemisia tridentata, Quercus gambelii, Cercocarpus ledifolius, Pinus ponderosa Kirstin Brown: 970-903-7889 7 Key Personnel Rich Drick—Production Department Manager Allison Dubenezic—Lead Production Grower. project manager Tracy O’Connell--Nursery manager Morgan Patrick--Nursery staff BlaineKrumpe-- Nursery staff CSR, Inc. has available for this project a team that is experienced and familiar with native plants and their production requirements. Rich Drick is the department manager and provides administrative guidance. Allison Dubenezic is the Lead Grower and would also serve as project manager for #7624 Springer Restoration Contract Grow. She would oversee all aspects of this project as well as develop particular grow-out strategies. Tracy O’Connell would conduct the day-to-day operations of the grow-out and initiate irrigation, fertilization, and weed control. Morgan and Blaine will assist in the daily operations. Rich Drick PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER rich@csr-inc.com WORK EXPERIENCE 2010-Present – Production Department Manager Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. (CSR, Inc.) - 506 Center St. West, Kimberly, ID 83341 Manage native plant propagation, and seed production. Oversee seed production, farm seed collection, wild land seed collection and plant propagation. Manages difficult to propagate plant grow outs, of wetland and upland native species. Manages custom seed mixes for restoration projects, as well as backyard flower mixs. Manage shipping and sales for large scale projects. 2005-2010 – Stewardship Assistant Manager Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. (CSR, Inc.) - 506 Center St. West, Kimberly, ID 83341 Complete, and oversee noxious weed control, and other types of stewardship projects on small and large scale projects. Crew lead for the Ruby Pipeline live plant installation. Conduct habitat monitoring, as well as monitor influx/regression of flora and fauna activity through GPS mapping. Monitoring overall health on post-habitat restoration sites through data collection, and site evaluation. 2005 – B.U.R.P. Crew Leader Dept. of Environmental Quality – Twin Falls, ID Investigated Wildland, and wilderness stream conditions in Idaho. Water quality and invertebrate monitoring for stream health indicators. Assessed stream and riparian flora for diversity as well as upward or downward trends. 2003-2006 – Outdoor Program Assistant Manager, Ropes Course Lead Facilitator College of Southern Idaho – Twin Falls, ID Planned, organized, and lead a wide range of wilderness recreational activities for students and community members. Lead facilitator for CSI ropes course. Planned and facilitated team building, problem solving and personal growth activities for student groups, teams, and adults. 1999-2003 – Lead Guide Outward Bound – Eastsound, WA Lead wilderness based trips for; backpacking, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and rock climbing. Responsible for decision making in remote and unsafe environments where contact with superiors is unavailable. EDUCATION 2003 University of Idaho – Moscow, ID B.A., Recreation, Outdoor Leadership 8 Allison Dubenezic LEAD PRODUCTION GROWER allison@csr-inc.com WORK EXPERIENCE Feb 2013- Current- Grower Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. (CSR, Inc.)- 3780 County Road 233, Rifle CO 81650 Propagate native plant species from seed, cuttings, and divisions (experience with over 160 native species to date). Improve germination of native seed using stratification, scarification, gibberellic acid, acetic acid, disinfecting, and priming methods. Oversee day- to-day tasks of the greenhouses (watering, fertilizing, sowing germinants and seed, taking cuttings and divisions, maintaining work lists and inventory, etc). Success with germination of species such as Pedicularis groenlandica, Castilleja linariifolia, Achnatherum hymenoides, Mahonia repens, Sphaeralcea munroana, Phacelia heterophylla, Calochortus nuttallii, and Schoenoplectus pungens. May 2012-Feb 2013 - Botanist Conservation Seeding & Restoration, Inc. (CSR, Inc.) - 506 Center St. West, Kimberly, ID 83341 Rare plant surveys (Lepidium papilliferum, Lewisia sacajaweana). Data collection of vegetation monitoring, plant identification, mapping utilizing GIS/GPS technology, and monitoring of other flora/fauna as projects needed. Wild land seed collection, data entry, GIS database maintenance, and literature reviews. Feb 2012 – Apr 2012 – VIP Volunteer Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – 691 Scenic View Drive, Page, AZ 86040 Volunteer with botany-related projects as needed by the National Park Service. Tend to green house plants. Assist with restoration group projects. Jun 2011 - Dec 2011 – Volunteer Institute for Applied Ecology – 563 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333 Volunteer with various research and restoration projects planting Sidalcea seeds in greenhouse, planting grass and forb seedlings and camas bulbs at restoration sites, monitoring kincaid’s lupine populations, cleaning and sorting native seed. Apr 2011 – Sept 2011 – Biological Science Technician US Geological Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 Collected vegetation data for the SageSTEP and Chronosequence projects (evaluation of BLM Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation aerial and drilled sites). Worked in OR, WA, CA, NV, ID, and UT. Identified vascular plant species using various floras (over 600 potential species at the SageSTEP sites alone). Collected line-point, basal and canopy gap, biomass, shrub volume, shrub density, shrub production, and herb density data. Apr 2010 – Sept 2010 – Biological Science Technician US Geological Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 Lived and worked with 5 field crew members on SageSTEP project in eastern WA and OR. Surveyed line-point, fuels, basal gap, biomass, shrub/herbaceous densities, and shrub volume. Identified all present vascular species. Data entry in Excel and Access databases. Studied root growth in Artemisia sp. in lab. May 2009 – Aug 2009 – Biological Science Technician US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150 Center Ave. Bldg C, Fort Collins, CO 80526 Fieldwork for Invasive Plants Project in sagebrush/steppe communities of SW Wyoming. Established 1000m transect lines and collected data on presence of invasive plant species in relation to man-made features such as 9 roads and pipelines. Sampled non-native density along transect, recorded soil composition/dominant shrub/forb/grass species. Used compass, GPS, topo maps, ArcMap, and NAIP imagery for navigation to sites and establishing transects. Mar 2009 – May 2009 – Volunteer-Herbarium Bridger-Teton National Forest, 340 N. Cache Dr., Jackson, WY 83001 Assisted in herbarium with filing specimen sheets in taxanomic order, mounting and labeling sheets, and verifying/updating plant names with USDA PLANTS database. Jun 2001 – Jun 2002 – Curatorial Intern University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, 152 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE 19716 Performed garden maintenance and curatorial duties. Maintained BG-Base and BG-Map databases of specimens, collected field data with Trimble GPS and Garden Notepad. Created labels for new acquisitions as well as accession tags for each specimen. Assisted with plant sale catalog production and led weekly volunteer groups. Feb 2001 – June 2001 – Propagation Intern American Horticultural Society Propagated plants from seed, cuttings, and divisions. Staffed Garden Hotline information service (phone and email), collected and sorted seeds for Annual Seed Exchange, assisted weekly volunteers, created “Native Vines” walking tour. EDUCATION 2004 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA Master of Science in Education 2001-2002 University of Delaware, Newark, DE 14 graduate-level credits, Plant and Soil Sciences 1999 Sweet Briar College, Ameherst, VA Biology B.A. Botany concentration, Spanish minor QUALIFICATIONS Training and Development Plant Physiology, Ecology, Plant Kingdom, Botany, Field Natural History, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Allelopathy senior research, Environmental Studies, Environmental Geography, Plant Cell and Tissue Culture, Poaceae & Asteraceae keying workshops, Diagnostic Plant Pathology, Physiology of Plant Stress Experience/Skills Rare Plant Surveys, Microsoft Word/Excel/Access, Arc-Map, NAIP imagery, dichotomous keys and floras, GPS, Flora ID Northwest, BG-Map, base-plate compass, 10x hand-lens, laser, dissecting microscope, precision scale, seed cleaning, herbicide application, plant pressing, First Aid and CPR Certified, conversational Spanish 10 Schedule Schedule for Project May/June 2014 – Meeting with contractor to discuss best propagation techniques, collection timing and collection techniques for the plants listed below. Dates for collecting woody plant species will be decided at this time. June 2014- Oct 2014 – City of Fort Collins staff will collect seed of species available. November 1, 2014 – Seeds will be delivered to grower in individual paper bags with scientific name written on the bag. December 2014- June 1, 2015 – Grower will clean, pretreat, germinate and grow collected seed. June 1, 2015- Grower will contact City of Fort Collins staff with expected delivery date. June 8th -12th – Grower will deliver propagated plant materials to City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department at 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Ft. Collins, CO. 80524. Repeat Schedule through June 2016 CSR, Inc. has no objections to the timelines within the bid packet and further we foresee no issue or reason why these qualifications cannot be met. 11 Budget Prices vary according to the difficulty or necessary multiple steps in growing certain species: Forbs: Meadow anemone (Anemone canadensis) 10ci $1.15 Marsh milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) 10ci $1.45 Western virgin’s bower (Clematis ligusticfolia) 10ci $0.75 Tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa) 10ci $0.75 Joe pye weed (Eutrochium maculatum) 10ci $0.75 Marsh sunflower (Helianthus nuttalii) 10ci $0.75 Duck potato (Sagittaria cuneata) 10ci $1.45 Lanceleaf figwort (Scrophularia lanceolata) 10ci $1.15 Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) 10ci $0.75 Geyer’s aster (Symphyotrichum laeve var. geyeri) 10ci $0.75 Purple meadowrue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) 10ci $1.15 Blue verbena (Verbena hastata) 10ci $1.45 Grasses: Prairie sandreed (Calamovilfa longifolia) 10ci $0.75 Fowl bluegrass (Poa palustris) 10ci $0.75 Sandberg bluegrass (Poa secunda) 10ci $0.75 Prairie cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) 10ci $0.75 Yellow Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 10ci $0.75 Sedges/Rushes: Water sedge (Carex aquatilis) 10ci $0.75 Jointleaf rush (Juncus articulatus) 10ci $0.75 Drummond’s rush (Juncus drummondii) 10ci $0.75 Dudley rush (Juncus dudleyi) 10ci $0.75 Swordleaf rush (Juncus ensifolius) 10ci $0.75 Hall’s rush (Juncus hallii) 10ci $0.75 Longstyle rush (Juncus longistylis) 10ci $0.75 Torrey’s rush (Juncus torreyi) 10ci $0.75 Starry false solomonseal (Maianthemum stellatum) 10ci $1.00 Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata var. ampla) 10ci $0.75 Common threesquare (Schoenoplectus pungens) 10ci $0.75 Panicled bulrush (Scirpus microcarpus) 10ci $0.75 Shrubs: American currant (Ribes americanum) 10ci $1.15 Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana subsp. melanocarpa) 10ci $1.15 American plum (Prunus americana) 10ci $1.15 Plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides ssp. monolifera) 10ci $1.15 Golden currant (Ribes aureum) 10ci $1.15 Thinleaf alder (Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia) 10ci $1.15 Leadplant (Amorpha fruticosa) 10ci $1.15 Water birch (Betula occidentalis) 10ci $1.15 Redtwig dogwood (Cornus sericea) 10ci $1.15 Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis) 10ci $1.15 12